ESPN Radio: Bosh in negotiations with Rockets

[Parataxis]

One important thing to remember about a Hou deal is they essentially have 1 NY pick to deal, not 2. The 2011 1st is a pick swap. We will probably be worse than NY next year, so it's unlikely we use it, or if we do the move up will be minimal like from 10 to 9.

With that kept in mind Houston has about as much to offer pick wise as Miami. They have some other assets, but still

The pick swap has nothing to do with our pick. You acquire Houston's 2011 pick and that can be swapped for NY's.

How does it work with the swap being #1 protected? If the Knicks win the lottery, does the 2012 draft then become swappable, or is the swap lost?

[totallyr]

Picks, expiring and tradeable assets or no go

[kelso]

Mark Stein reports the Mavericks will be resigning Dirk- reached terms on a 4 year deal worth 80 mil and a no-trade....this just before they report Bosh is unlikely to get a S&T....as the wheel turns....

EDIT: Source is ESPN radio as well, btw

[dagger]

If Bosh goes to Houston I just want both of the Knicks picks. I don't really care what else we get.

The Knick's picks aren't worth as much as people think. If they sign Amare and JJ and somehow move Curry for another player, they will be a playoff team.

Scola is good, but we are probably better off flipping him to another team. Hill would be a nice piece that we can keep our flip to another rebuilding team for a decent return.

Stange as it may seem, the 2012 Houston pick might be better than people think. If there is a lockout in 2012 and a season is lost, the draft will probably be conducted differently, with a weighted lottery involving all 30 teams. For all we know, Houston's pick would be better than New Yorks.

[dagger]

One important thing to remember about a Hou deal is they essentially have 1 NY pick to deal, not 2. The 2011 1st is a pick swap. We will probably be worse than NY next year, so it's unlikely we use it, or if we do the move up will be minimal like from 10 to 9.

With that kept in mind Houston has about as much to offer pick wise as Miami. They have some other assets, but still

The pick swap has nothing to do with our pick. You acquire Houston's 2011 pick and that can be swapped for NY's.

How does it work with the swap being #1 protected? If the Knicks win the lottery, does the 2012 draft then become swappable, or is the swap lost?

That would be spelled out in the documentation given the league; it's not public knowledge. Usually, the swap right would keep sliding until it can be applied.

[Smitch]

^ Yea, he is...
He's is partly credited with keeping Houston relevant last year with the Landy trade happening and the underperformance of Ariza.

Argentina...

Which is in between France and Italy.

wow